Conservation Archives - Claydon Estate

Nicholas Verney appears in CLA video

Written by Tryphena Foster on October 24, 2024. Posted in Conservation, Farming, The Estate. No Comments on Nicholas Verney appears in CLA video

Rural businesses can be a powerhouse for the UK economy, if they are given the political support they need to diversify.That’s the message from Nicholas Verney of the Claydon Estate, and Chair of the Environment Committee of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).Nicholas says rural businesses and Estates are uniquely placed to help with almost every challenge facing the nation, including growing food, setting aside land for homes and energy generation, providing public access to green space and offering places for nature to thrive.But he warns without robust political leadership...

Becoming a member of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme

Written by Tryphena Foster on June 8, 2023. Posted in Conservation, Farming, The Estate. No Comments on Becoming a member of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme

We are delighted to have been accepted on to the Countryside Stewardship scheme; a government programme that aims to support farmers, landowners, and other rural businesses in protecting, and improving the natural environment.The scheme helps to enhance biodiversity and more sustainable farming practices.As a modern country estate and stewards of 5000 acres of rural land we have a responsibility to help protect our countryside. We believe a long-term view of good stewardship requires investment, sustainable land management as well as building strong local relationships.Claydon Estate has a...

Reducing our carbon footprint

Written by Tryphena Foster on June 27, 2022. Posted in Conservation, Ecology, Farming, The Estate. No Comments on Reducing our carbon footprint

We’re always looking at ways on the farm where we can reduce our carbon footprint, that’s why we’re conducting a trial of a new seaweed fertiliser. Here on Claydon Estate our in-hand farm specialises in growing combinable crops such as wheat, oats, oilseed rape, field beans and linseed.One of the highest points of carbon emission on any arable farm is the use of artificial fertilisers. A significant amount of greenhouse gasses are produced in the manufacture and transportation of these fertilisers, and the carbon footprint can be as much as 80%.Artificial fertilisers...

World Bee Day – Supporting our pollinators

Written by Tryphena Foster on May 19, 2022. Posted in Conservation, Ecology, The Estate. No Comments on World Bee Day – Supporting our pollinators

Supporting our pollinators.World bee day is celebrated on the 20th of May each year with the primary focus of raising awareness of the essential role that bees play in our eco system.There are 270 species of bee in the UK, including the honeybee, and they’re responsible for pollinating 80% of our wildflowers as well as many of our crops.Plants including crop plants depend on bees as well as insects to move pollen between flowers which allows them to produce seed and fruits. Without the help of our bees, crop yields would significantly decrease. It’s been well documented over the years...